With mint overtaking your garden, it's time to get creative beyond infusions. As someone who's preserved countless garden herbs over the years, I recommend turning it into this delicious homemade mint syrup—simple, natural, and versatile for cocktails or sodas.
Here's my reliable recipe, plus a lighter stevia-sweetened version for sugar-conscious folks.
For a fully natural syrup, skip the coloring: the final result is a rich amber, not vibrant green—but just as tasty!
Enjoy your homemade mint syrup—effortless, fresher than store-bought, and perfect for summer drinks!
Swap sugar for stevia powder, a zero-calorie plant extract 300x sweeter than sugar, available at organic stores or online.
Convert by dividing sugar amount by 300: 600g sugar = 2g stevia. Brands often include conversion charts.
It's healthier than artificial sweeteners like aspartame. Classic syrup lasts 3 weeks (sugar preserves it); stevia version, consume within 1 week.
No garden mint? Costs break down to:
Total: classic €3.38, light €2.65 per bottle.
